Williams v. Duke University Health System Settlement
Pro rata share of the Net Settlement Fund
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What happened
Duke University Health System allegedly used a tracking tool on its website that may have led to the disclosure of personal or health-related information to a vendor when users visited the website. Duke denies any wrongdoing and the court has not ruled that it did anything wrong.
Do you qualify?
Anyone who logged into the Duke MyChart Patient Portal or MyDuke Health mobile app between February 18, 2019 and June 17, 2022.
How to file
Submit a Claim Form by August 16, 2026 either via U.S. mail or online at the settlement website to receive a pro rata share of the Net Settlement Fund.
Common questions
- How much does the Williams v. Duke University Health System Settlement pay?
- Estimated payout: Pro rata share of the Net Settlement Fund. Actual amounts depend on how many valid claims are filed — most settlements divide a fixed fund pro rata, so a higher claim rate means a smaller individual check. An "up to" figure is a cap, not a guarantee.
- What is the claim deadline for the Williams v. Duke University Health System Settlement?
- This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was August 16, 2026. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.
- Is the Williams v. Duke University Health System Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- Claims are filed at duhssettlement.com. Filing a class action claim is always free — no legitimate settlement charges you to claim, and no administrator will ask for payment, a gift card, or your full Social Security number by email or text. If a notice asks for any of those, it is not from the administrator. When in doubt, ignore the link you were sent and go to the official settlement website directly.
- When will payments from the Williams v. Duke University Health System Settlement be sent?
- Class action payouts typically take 12 to 24 months after the claim deadline, and longer if the settlement is appealed. The final approval hearing for this case is set for August 27, 2026; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.
Who's involved
Plaintiffs
- AFRIKA WILLIAMS
- KIM NAUGLE
Defendants
- WAKEMED
- DUKE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM, INC.
- META PLATFORMS, INC.
Counsel for plaintiffs
Counsel for defendants
- ARMINA MANNINGMCGUIREWOODS
- PAUL G KARLSGODTBAKER & HOSTETLER LLP
- ELIZABETH ANNE SCULLYBAKER & HOSTETLER LLP
- MATTHEW PATRICK MCGUIREALSTON & BIRD, LLP
- MARK E. ANDERSONMCGUIREWOODS LLP
- TRENTON JAMES VAN OSSGIBSON, DUNN & CRUTCHER LLP
- MATTHEW T. MARTENSWILMER CUTLER PICKERING HALE AND DORR LLP
- LAUREN R. GOLDMANGIBSON, DUNN & CRUTCHER LLP
Parties and counsel from the public court docket. Listing an attorney here isn't an endorsement, and ClaimWatch isn't affiliated with any of them.
In the news
- Comments - Duke University Health System LawsuitSubstack.com · July 17, 2026
- Duke, WakeMed Respond to Lawsuit Alleging Sharing Of Sensitive Health Data With MetaMediaNama.com · November 11, 2022
- Heart Watch Study: protocol for a pragmatic randomised controlled trialThe BMJ · December 31, 2021
- Strata Completes 50th Virtual Implementation for Healthcare Delivery Systems During COVID-19 PandemicYahoo Entertainment · September 10, 2020
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